“We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” ~ Carlos Castaneda
If you really think about it, effort is effort, whether it is good or bad, positive or negative. It’s simply a truth. Since this is the case, doesn’t it make sense to put effort towards the good, towards that which makes us strong, positive, enriched and fulfilled? I think it does. I have to admit to feeling a bit rusty at the keyboard today since it feels like an age since I last wrote, however, this is a message I want to get out, that I want to spread just as I desire to live it as fully as I am capable of. I am just as capable of making myself miserable as I am of making myself strong. I can choose to put my efforts towards those things which pull me down, drain me, or make me feel small and worthless or I can choose to put those same efforts towards the things that build me up, make me feel joy, and feed my soul with love, light and delight. I am choose the latter, and though the path may be bumpy (tell me what path isn’t), it will be well worth it. Onward I go, and I hope you are going too, toward all that makes you You and whole!
Namaste ~ Ella
~ Monday Mantras are positive words of wisdom, insight and joy to add a bit of cheer to the start of your week and any day you need a bit of a pick-me-up! For even more inspiration please check out my Monday Mantra Pinterest Board and my Quote-spirational Board!
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